My Pokemon Stories
Disclaimer: Pokemon is still not mine... but Mira-chan is
Part 4- Go Mira, Forward to the real battle!
The next morning we arrived to a little town near Celadon. Team Rocket landed their hot-air-balloon at the outside of the town and I couldn't wait to get out of the basket. When the bottom of the basket hit to the solid ground, I was about to ran as fast as I could to the nearest Pokemon center but James grasped a hold of my jacket's collar and pulled me roughly back. I blushed and looked at the boy what he could possibly want from me.
"Not so fast little one, did you think you could run away without saying goodbyes! Wait for me and I'll escort you to the center."
"Ah, but you don't have to do that!"
"It's no problem. Jessie and Meowth, wait for me a sec."
James took Growlie in his arms and we started walking side by side to the town. James was again super energetic like a little child who just has had a lollipop and all I could do is to laugh with him to his jokes. Maybe I'll just start calling him Mr. Sunny... How can anyone be so happy and full of energy at this time of the morning?!
James is really great guy... Funny that I saw him right after I came into this world. I don't what to call it; fate, dump luck or just coincide. But here he is, walking with me by the streets of this town, making me laugh all the time and giving me one of those cute smiles. I have really fallen for you...
"To tell the truth, I really suck at saying goodbyes to anyone..." He finally said after we had stopped laughing at one of the jokes.
"Oh...I'm not so good at them either."
"Really? It's pretty stupid because if you're a Pokemon trainer, you have to have an ability to say goodbye... In a journey like that, you're bound to have friends but-"
"But sometimes friends have to go apart and follow their own path, I know that... Sometimes you have to let go of your best friend and maybe even your Pokemon partner and you don't ever know if it is your last time you will meet that person again in your life..."
"..."
"I just have experience of people who will walk trough my life and I'll never see them again!" I tried to laugh like it was a joke but James looked serious as he listened to my story.
"I know that too... So, I try to avoid saying goodbye to anyone." James looked at the sandy ground as he talked.
"I have some great advice for you!" I tried to cheer him up.
"Hn? And what would that be?"
"I do never say really goodbyes. I say things like 'see ya' or 'catch you later'! If me and my friend will make a promise like that, I'm able to see that person again and I'll greet him with a big grin on my face!"
James astonished by my words and looked at me with big eyes. I smiled at him but he turned his head away with sad eyes this time.
"...I don't believe that."
"How is that?"
"I've too much experience in broken promises so I don't want to believe in stuff like that..." James turned his back at me and quickened his steps.
"But..."
As much as I wanted to continue our chat, my usually big mouth was now closed for good. What did I just say? I was just trying to cheer him up, nothing more... I cannot ever forgive myself if I see James again as hurt as now... I'm sorry, I didn't know James. We have more common as I could imagine, we are both hurt by other people's promises... But James, you're a person who I don't want to ever lose. I wouldn't break a promise like that!
Suddenly James turned around and smiled at me. He pointed straight ahead and I could see a white Pokemon center in the front of us.
"Hey, look at that! There it is, the Pokemon center! I told you I could find it . Now lets get this little fellow cured, ok?"
"Ok!" I tried to smile back but it was hard. I make you hurt...
There is a reason why I wanted to go so fast to the Pokemon center. I didn't want to say goodbyes to you... Not to you...
"Yeah, sounds good..."
How will I say it...?
At the Pokemon center, James took care of everything. He told to Nurse Joy what had happened and Joy took Growlie and my other Pokemon for care. She told us she will be back in a minute so we sat down on a couch to wait for her return. James started looking at the ceiling like it would be interesting than talking to me. Looks like someone else is avoiding a conversation... I checked my watch every half minute and worried what was taking so long.
"You don't have to be worried." James suddenly said and surprised me. I looked him and found him staring right back.
"What do you mean?"
"This is just a routine operation, your Pokemon get a little boost energy and they will be ok in no time. I promise that."
"I know but... I was thinking about something else..."
"And what would that be?" James asked so fast that I couldn't think of any good answer.
"Ah, well... Your friends must be waiting for you right now! Should you be going already?"
"Why? Do you wanna get rid of me or something?" James pretended to be hurt.
"No! It is not that!! I just..."
I can't said it!
"Well speak up"
"Will I see you again?!"
OH. MY. GOD. Me and my BIG mouth just re-opened. James looked very VERY surprised and blushed. He looked back again to the ceiling thinking about the answer and me... Well I tried to act as normal as possible, but my cheeks were just too un-normal red so I think I failed... Idiot, try to say something that you're not just too obvious that you like him!!
"It is just because I think I should pay you for the dinner and all the trouble I caused! And Growlie liked you so-"
"I would like that."
"Eh??"
"I would like to see you again..." James sheepishly looked down.
What did he just say?! Did he want to meet me again? I must have heard wrong it is just... Why would James Morgan, the member of Team Rocket and the cutest guy in the world want to see me again? Me, I'm nothing more than a-
"Miss Mira? Is Miss Mira here, her Pokemon are now cured. Please come right away to the reception office to get your Pokemon back." We heard an announcement voice coming out of the speakers.
"Ah, wait here, I'll be right back, I just need to get my Pokemon..." I looked at James but he was avoiding my gaze.
I ran to the reception and received very energetic Growlie and two Pokeballs back.
"Here you are, Growlithe is now fine. Be more careful at the next time, ok?" Joy advised.
"Ok! I'll do my best, thanks!!"
Growlie jumped against me and barked cheerfully. I smiled right back and scratched him behind ear.
"It is so good to see you too! I'm so sorry you got hurt so badly, I promise, next time I will be ready to help you!"
"Grow Grow!"
"Come on, let's go greet James, he will be happy to see you're ok "
"Growl..."
I would like to see you again...
James' words were ringing in my ears. Oh, I'm the luckiest girl in the world! Now I'm going to apologise what I said earlier and ask him for a coffee or something like that. I can't wait to see him again! Yes!
"James! James! Look, Growlie is looking....." My smile disappeared as soon as I saw the couch where we were just a minute ago sitting was now empty. I tried to look around if he had just changed the location but I couldn't see him anywhere. Growlie was too looking around and wondering where James could be. I spotted a rose on the couch.
I've too much experience in broken promises so I don't want to believe in stuff like that...
"Is that so..."
I bit my tears back.
"See ya..."
"So Growlie, it is just you and me again..." I sighed as we walked around the town.
"Lith..."
"Well, who needs boys anyway! I'm in the Pokemon world and being a trainer has always been my dream! We will become the Pokemon champions and we don't need any help from the boys!"
"Growl Growl!"
"You agree? Ok, now lets start our journey from Celadon city, it should be near here somewhere... I know, lets ask road from someone!"
I looked around and so did Growlie. It is funny how Growlie is doing same things like I do The Pokemon guide which I have at home was right at telling how Pokemon will become same like their trainers. I will try my best to be the good trainer for all my Pokemon; I cannot let the little things like boys let me down...
Well, there is some party... Very familiar party if I may say! I can't believe this, it is Ash and the others! First I meet Team Rocket and now Ash! I wonder what they are doing here. They are probably on their way to Celadon city too... or maybe they just came from there.
Wait a minute, I can see Pikachu too! Wow isn't it cute, cuter than in a TV. Hey, if Ash in here, what am I waiting for? This is a great opportunity to have a real Pokemon battle with him! I should challenge Ash and win that battle! But am I able to win the Pokemon battle... I just can't get these images out of my head when I saw Growlie get hurt. What if the same thing happens again?
"I don't want you do get hurt Growlie... You're too important to me..."
But... If you're trying to be the best Pokemon trainer how can you turn your back to the battle? Pokemon battles are what make you strong... Pokemon battles have always made you feel alive... This is what you have been born for, right?
Growlie dragged me from my trousers pant leg and waited for my decision. If Growlie is so eager to continue our journey, how can I say no to him?
"You're right Growlie; I can do it if I want."
I have always been good at battling. I've done it hundreds of times I've dreamed about it thousands of times! I want to make you proud Growlie. I want to show you James, what this little girl is made of. Let's battle!
"Ok, let's go!!"
We ran where Ash and the others were looking for some fruit baskets and picking on some apples to their backpacks. I touched Ash shoulder and the boy turned around, looking little struck dump after seeing us. I grinned at the boy and pointed him with my Pokeball.
"You're a Pokemon trainer right? May I ask to have a battle with you? Three against three, what do you say?"
"Ah, hey wait a minute! You can't just rush in here and ask him for a battle! We were buying some supplies for our journey and-"Misty started to babble but Ash raised his hand to turn her down.
"A Pokemon battle you say? I don't ever say no to the battle and you know that Misty. My name is Ash Ketchum, nice to meet you!"
"Hi! I'm Mira and this is my best friend Growlie!"
"Nice to meet other trainer who seems to love the battles as much as Ash here. My name is Brock."
"And I'm Misty... I don't still think you should go battling like that Ash, we just got here and our shopping is not over yet!"
"Take it easy Misty; it is a guy's thing! It's a girly thing to buy supplies... Battles are for men!" Ash laughed.
"WHAT!?" Both I and Misty didn't find it funny at all.
"Is that so?!! Hey lets get this started and I'll make you sorry for those words!!"
"Ah, ok. Three vs. three, hm? Are you ready loose Mira?"
"No. I'll win. I'll win this for all the girls in the world! Ready Growlie?"
"Growl!!"
"Ok, fly Pokeball!"
Ash first choice was Butterfree. Ok, In that case I'll take Pidgey!
"Go Pidgey! You can do it!"
"Pidgey, eh? That is a cute bird you have there. I see you are a rookie trainer..." Ash laughed to me.
Rookie, me? No way! My Pokemon may see ordinary, but they can beat any opponent you give me Ash. Just you wait! Nobody laughs to Pokemon without getting away with it!
"Butterfree, use stun spore attack!"
"Pidgey, use whirlwind!"
Butterfree flew around Pidgey and the tiny bird tried to use whirlwind to get rid of the opponent but the Butterfree was too quick for Pidgey. Butterfree used stun spore attack but luckily Pidgey dodged just in time.
"Good going Pidgey, keep on going! You are going to make it! Butterfree in no match for you!"
"Butterfree, don't listen to her! Use tackle!"
"Pidgey, you heard that? DODGE! When it goes past you, use scratch attack! Keep going that way for a while."
"Ash, you got to admit that Mira is pretty good for a rookie. She knows what her Pidgey is able to and Butterfree is having hard time up there." Brock yelled to Ash from side.
"I know I know! I'll win this ok?" Ash yelled back.
Pidgey kept scratching Butterfree but this is not going to last forever. I have to think the way how I'll end this battle. Think about Pidgey's attacks, there have to be some good one for this...
"Butterfree, tackle!"
This time Butterfree got frustrated and hit Pidgey hard. Pidgey crashed to the ground but got up quickly shaking sand out of its feathers. Sand... Now I know!
"Pidgey! Use sand attack! Trap Butterfree into a sandstorm!"
Pidgey kicked sand to the air and started flapping its wings to create a whirl. Butterfree didn't have enough time to escape and Ash was too surprised to help his Pokemon. A huge sandstorm hit Butterfree and Butterfree was trapped inside it! Pidgey rushed inside to the sandstorm and finished the battle by using peck attack. Sandstorm subsided and Butterfree fainted and crashed to the ground. Pidgey kept on flying and flew to my shoulder.
"I-I I can't believe this! How, how could Butterfree..."
"Ash! Call Butterfree back and take a hold of yourself! At next round don't let you be surprised and don't underestimate Mira!" Misty advised Ash and the boy called Butterfree back.
I can't believe this either, my first battle and I won the first round! This is easy!
"Pidgey. All thanks goes to you! I- Eh, what is happening?!"
Pidgey was flashing in all kind of lights and my shoulder was burning. Pidgey took a notice of this and flew back to the air. We all watched as bright colours got even brighter and all of them gathered around Pidgey. After that a big flash was shown and we had to turn around to avoid hurting our eyes. When I looked again, I didn't saw Pidgey anywhere. Pidgey had evolved to Pidgeotto!
"Pidgeotto!? Wow, did you saw that! My Pidgey evolve into a Pidgeotto! I... How can this be possible...?"
"Lith..."
"It seems that it had enough experience to evolve at the next level. You must be very proud of it..." Brock said.
"I am, I really am!"
Pidgeotto flew to my shoulder and I kissed to its cheek.
"Good job Pidgeotto, you can rest now."
I called too my Pokemon back and picked Nidoran´s ball.
"Ready for the next round Ash?"
"I'm ready. I'm not going to forgive you what you did to Butterfree."
"Show what you got. Your turn Nidoran!"
"Ash, it is Nidoran, I advise you don't use Pikachu for this one." Misty said.
"I already know what I'll do. I choose you Bulbasaur!"
"Bulbasaur? It really is a Bulbasaur! This will be interesting." I clapped my hands.
"It surely will be. Bulbasaur, tackle attack!"
"Nidoran!"
Oh, this will be bad, Nidoran is too slow for Bulbasaur and Bulbasaurs are very powerful... I have poison effects by my side, let's count on them!
"Nidoran, when you have a chance, use poison sting!"
Nidoran tried to stay away from Bulbasaur but the bulb Pokemon kept on attacking and tackled furiously on Nidoran. Nidoran didn't have any chance to counterattack so this battle looked like a lost one. Bulbasaur was too strong for Nidoran.
"Bulbasaur, vine whip!"
"Oh no, look out Ni-"
Too late. Bulbasaur trapped Nidoran in vines just like Pidgey had done with Butterfree a while ago. Nidoran tried to struggle out of Bulbasaur's grip but it was useless. I have to call it back, there is no way getting yourself free from that... Not in this level anyway!
"Ok, Nidoran return!" I called Nidoran back to the Pokeball.
Ash showed his victory mark to the others and Misty smiled back and Brock nodded. It is draw for now but the next round goes for me. If I battle with Growlie, there is no way I can loose the battle. We are the best friends after all!
"That was nice one, Bulbasaur was really strong. I'm sorry but I can't let you win this match, I promised to myself to win this one."
"That is what you say! You can sure talk much but can you stand behind your words?"
I smiled. Of course I can. I'm going to be the champion. This is my life and I can't let street battles like this stop my way to the top. I want to see Lance some day; I want to make real friends...
There is no way I'll ever loose!
"I choose you Growlie!"
"Pikachu! Let's end this!"
Pikachu vs. my Growlie, this will be great battle! Pikachu may be very strong Pokemon but somehow I'm not afraid. Since the day when I first played Pokemon, I have been always sure what I am capable of. I know my limits, I trust to my friends and the very last thing. I don't ever give up, no matter how strong the enemy is, no matter how weak I am, I know there is always the way to win the game.
"Growlie! Take Down!"
As long as I am battling with Growlie, I am never afraid!
"Pikachu, quick attack!"
Mom and dad... Where ever you are, you can be very proud of me!
"Watch out Growlie!"
"Increase your speed Pikachu!"
James... I know you have to have good reasons to left without saying goodbyes, but I'm sure we will see again! You're prince after all; you will be always watching over me!
"Growlie! Bite!"
"Pikachu! How can Growlithe hit it even when Pikachu is fast as that? I'm still going to win!" Ash showed his at me.
"Hah! Same goes for me, boy!"
"Boy?!"
"You are both too stubborn!!" Misty yelled to both of us and we had to grin to her.
You're right Misty, maybe we are...
"Pikachu, lets attack! Thundershock!!"
"Pika pika pikaCHUUUU!!"
Pikachu sent an awesome thundershock against Growlie and Growlie got hit. Growlie howled for pain and fell to the ground. It was now fighting to keep up standing for more battling but it looked hopeless. Growlie is like me, it is not going to give up until it is really beaten down. If Growlie has decided to continue, I can't let it down!
"Growlie! Stand up; I know you can do it! Keep on trying!"
Growlie looked at me with its green eyes and for a minute I remembered James' face but I shook it off quickly. I have to help Growlie, not think about him! This time, I'll focus on battling!
"Growlie, You can do it! STAND UP!!"
Growlie howled and jumped up. First it turned to me and nodded it was ok and then it was ready to face Pikachu again. Growlie growled and showed its fangs to Pikachu and the electric mouse sent little sparks from its cheeks.
"You want more? Ok, Pik-"
"Growlie, ember attack!"
Ash didn't have enough time to finish the sentence and Pikachu didn't have time to react any attack. Growlie ran toward Pikachu like a fierce beast and sent towards it ember balls. Pikachu got hit with few of them and fell down shocked. Growlie was ready to give some more of the fire attack but stopped as he saw Ash running towards Pikachu.
"Pikachu! Pikachu, are you ok!?" Ash frantically asked from its partner.
"Pi, pikaa..." Pikachu smiled weakly.
"Ah, Pikachu! You battled well; we just weren't ready for any fire attacks..."
"I'm sorry, did Growlie attack too hard?"
Oh my, I didn't mean Pikachu got so hurt...
"Ah, it's ok! Really, we have had hard times like this before; Pikachu will be ok in no time! You can't really battle if you are so sensitive of your rival's Pokemon, you know?"
"... But..."
Pikachu smiled to me and said 'pika' in cheerful voice. I see, if it is ok to you Pikachu, then it is ok to me... I got so scared!
"But, I must admit it now, I guess, you really are a good trainer! Not the rookie at all! Good battle Mira, you won!"
"I won? I didn't actually realise it until now... My first battle and I won!! We did it Growlie!!"
"Grow Growl! Growlith!"
"Yes, your first battle and... Hey, what did you say, first battle and you beat me?! That can't be true, I take it back, you are rookie after all!!" Ash blushed from embarrassment for having lost a beginner like me.
"A Rookie, eh? And what was that victory?" Misty asked sarcastically.
"It is called as beginners luck!" Ash tried to defend himself.
"I don't care what you guys say, this victory goes for you Growlie "
"Hey, let's take a best from three, ok? Hey, I'm not going to accept this score!!"
"You better get used to it; you will be seeing me more on your journey!"
"No way!!"
We all laughed to Ash and the boy tried to hide his red check under his cap. Wow, I can't believe this, I really did it! Now I'm 100% sure of it, I can make it to the top!
"Ash, you should take Pikachu into the Pokemon center, we should take care of injures" Brock suddenly said in the middle of laugh.
"Hey, it was not that bad attack! Pikachu will be ok in no time, aren't you Pika?"
"Pi..."
"I can show you the way, I just got out from there! Follow me!"
I turned around to run back to the Pokemon center but two shadows blocked my path. I couldn't see their faces because sun was shining behind them. Who are they?
"Who are you?" Misty asked.
The two figures laughed and I knew for an instant who they were! It is Team Rocket! Oh my god, they must be after Pikachu again!
"Prepare for trouble!" Jessie laughed
"And make it double..." James grinned to us but it seemed his grin fade away as soon as he saw me with the others.
"To protect the world from devastation" Jessie continued their oh-so-well- know poet.
She glared at James who was thinking about what to say to me. Maybe he was surprised to see me again so soon and for the top of that with Ash and the others. Now he blew up his cover to be an ordinary trainer... James looked at Jessie who was still glaring and remembered suddenly at it was his turn to rim.
"Ah, yes, where was I..." James tried to remember and it came to him quickly. He took his bad guy pose and continued.
"To unite all peoples within our nation"
"To denounce the evils of truth and love"
"To extend our reach to the stars above" James pointed his rose up to the sky.
"Jessie" Jessie winked.
"James"
"Team Rocket blast off at the speed of light!"
"Surrender now or prepare to fight"
"Meow, that's right!" Meowth appeared from nowhere.
"Oh, no it's you guys again! Why don't you just give up, I'm not going to give Pikachu to you!" Ash yelled angrily to the Team Rocket members.
"Why should we be giving up now, Pikachu can't this time blast us off, this will be piece of cake!" Jessie smiled.
"If you think I'm going to loose Pikachu without fight, you're so wrong!"
"Ash, you just had a battle, we should get Pikachu to safe first before we start any fight!" Brock said.
"Don't worry Ash, we will protect you..." Misty said.
"As you like, Ekans go!" Jessie released her snake Pokemon.
"Koffing lets go!" James also let out his poison Pokemon.
Oh my, what am I going to do? I can't fight against Team Rocket, not when James will be my opponent... But I can't help them either, it would be wrong to steal Pikachu! But without Pikachu, are Ash and the others able to win? Ah, what am I going to do!!?
TBC
So, like it, hate it? Please let me know.
Finally the fourth chapter! And I guess it is full of mistakes... I'll fix them as soon as my beta reader gets home! Now when I've a summer holiday, I'll be able to write chapters more quickly! Or let's hope so...
Disclaimer: Pokemon is still not mine... but Mira-chan is
Part 4- Go Mira, Forward to the real battle!
The next morning we arrived to a little town near Celadon. Team Rocket landed their hot-air-balloon at the outside of the town and I couldn't wait to get out of the basket. When the bottom of the basket hit to the solid ground, I was about to ran as fast as I could to the nearest Pokemon center but James grasped a hold of my jacket's collar and pulled me roughly back. I blushed and looked at the boy what he could possibly want from me.
"Not so fast little one, did you think you could run away without saying goodbyes! Wait for me and I'll escort you to the center."
"Ah, but you don't have to do that!"
"It's no problem. Jessie and Meowth, wait for me a sec."
James took Growlie in his arms and we started walking side by side to the town. James was again super energetic like a little child who just has had a lollipop and all I could do is to laugh with him to his jokes. Maybe I'll just start calling him Mr. Sunny... How can anyone be so happy and full of energy at this time of the morning?!
James is really great guy... Funny that I saw him right after I came into this world. I don't what to call it; fate, dump luck or just coincide. But here he is, walking with me by the streets of this town, making me laugh all the time and giving me one of those cute smiles. I have really fallen for you...
"To tell the truth, I really suck at saying goodbyes to anyone..." He finally said after we had stopped laughing at one of the jokes.
"Oh...I'm not so good at them either."
"Really? It's pretty stupid because if you're a Pokemon trainer, you have to have an ability to say goodbye... In a journey like that, you're bound to have friends but-"
"But sometimes friends have to go apart and follow their own path, I know that... Sometimes you have to let go of your best friend and maybe even your Pokemon partner and you don't ever know if it is your last time you will meet that person again in your life..."
"..."
"I just have experience of people who will walk trough my life and I'll never see them again!" I tried to laugh like it was a joke but James looked serious as he listened to my story.
"I know that too... So, I try to avoid saying goodbye to anyone." James looked at the sandy ground as he talked.
"I have some great advice for you!" I tried to cheer him up.
"Hn? And what would that be?"
"I do never say really goodbyes. I say things like 'see ya' or 'catch you later'! If me and my friend will make a promise like that, I'm able to see that person again and I'll greet him with a big grin on my face!"
James astonished by my words and looked at me with big eyes. I smiled at him but he turned his head away with sad eyes this time.
"...I don't believe that."
"How is that?"
"I've too much experience in broken promises so I don't want to believe in stuff like that..." James turned his back at me and quickened his steps.
"But..."
As much as I wanted to continue our chat, my usually big mouth was now closed for good. What did I just say? I was just trying to cheer him up, nothing more... I cannot ever forgive myself if I see James again as hurt as now... I'm sorry, I didn't know James. We have more common as I could imagine, we are both hurt by other people's promises... But James, you're a person who I don't want to ever lose. I wouldn't break a promise like that!
Suddenly James turned around and smiled at me. He pointed straight ahead and I could see a white Pokemon center in the front of us.
"Hey, look at that! There it is, the Pokemon center! I told you I could find it . Now lets get this little fellow cured, ok?"
"Ok!" I tried to smile back but it was hard. I make you hurt...
There is a reason why I wanted to go so fast to the Pokemon center. I didn't want to say goodbyes to you... Not to you...
"Yeah, sounds good..."
How will I say it...?
At the Pokemon center, James took care of everything. He told to Nurse Joy what had happened and Joy took Growlie and my other Pokemon for care. She told us she will be back in a minute so we sat down on a couch to wait for her return. James started looking at the ceiling like it would be interesting than talking to me. Looks like someone else is avoiding a conversation... I checked my watch every half minute and worried what was taking so long.
"You don't have to be worried." James suddenly said and surprised me. I looked him and found him staring right back.
"What do you mean?"
"This is just a routine operation, your Pokemon get a little boost energy and they will be ok in no time. I promise that."
"I know but... I was thinking about something else..."
"And what would that be?" James asked so fast that I couldn't think of any good answer.
"Ah, well... Your friends must be waiting for you right now! Should you be going already?"
"Why? Do you wanna get rid of me or something?" James pretended to be hurt.
"No! It is not that!! I just..."
I can't said it!
"Well speak up"
"Will I see you again?!"
OH. MY. GOD. Me and my BIG mouth just re-opened. James looked very VERY surprised and blushed. He looked back again to the ceiling thinking about the answer and me... Well I tried to act as normal as possible, but my cheeks were just too un-normal red so I think I failed... Idiot, try to say something that you're not just too obvious that you like him!!
"It is just because I think I should pay you for the dinner and all the trouble I caused! And Growlie liked you so-"
"I would like that."
"Eh??"
"I would like to see you again..." James sheepishly looked down.
What did he just say?! Did he want to meet me again? I must have heard wrong it is just... Why would James Morgan, the member of Team Rocket and the cutest guy in the world want to see me again? Me, I'm nothing more than a-
"Miss Mira? Is Miss Mira here, her Pokemon are now cured. Please come right away to the reception office to get your Pokemon back." We heard an announcement voice coming out of the speakers.
"Ah, wait here, I'll be right back, I just need to get my Pokemon..." I looked at James but he was avoiding my gaze.
I ran to the reception and received very energetic Growlie and two Pokeballs back.
"Here you are, Growlithe is now fine. Be more careful at the next time, ok?" Joy advised.
"Ok! I'll do my best, thanks!!"
Growlie jumped against me and barked cheerfully. I smiled right back and scratched him behind ear.
"It is so good to see you too! I'm so sorry you got hurt so badly, I promise, next time I will be ready to help you!"
"Grow Grow!"
"Come on, let's go greet James, he will be happy to see you're ok "
"Growl..."
I would like to see you again...
James' words were ringing in my ears. Oh, I'm the luckiest girl in the world! Now I'm going to apologise what I said earlier and ask him for a coffee or something like that. I can't wait to see him again! Yes!
"James! James! Look, Growlie is looking....." My smile disappeared as soon as I saw the couch where we were just a minute ago sitting was now empty. I tried to look around if he had just changed the location but I couldn't see him anywhere. Growlie was too looking around and wondering where James could be. I spotted a rose on the couch.
I've too much experience in broken promises so I don't want to believe in stuff like that...
"Is that so..."
I bit my tears back.
"See ya..."
"So Growlie, it is just you and me again..." I sighed as we walked around the town.
"Lith..."
"Well, who needs boys anyway! I'm in the Pokemon world and being a trainer has always been my dream! We will become the Pokemon champions and we don't need any help from the boys!"
"Growl Growl!"
"You agree? Ok, now lets start our journey from Celadon city, it should be near here somewhere... I know, lets ask road from someone!"
I looked around and so did Growlie. It is funny how Growlie is doing same things like I do The Pokemon guide which I have at home was right at telling how Pokemon will become same like their trainers. I will try my best to be the good trainer for all my Pokemon; I cannot let the little things like boys let me down...
Well, there is some party... Very familiar party if I may say! I can't believe this, it is Ash and the others! First I meet Team Rocket and now Ash! I wonder what they are doing here. They are probably on their way to Celadon city too... or maybe they just came from there.
Wait a minute, I can see Pikachu too! Wow isn't it cute, cuter than in a TV. Hey, if Ash in here, what am I waiting for? This is a great opportunity to have a real Pokemon battle with him! I should challenge Ash and win that battle! But am I able to win the Pokemon battle... I just can't get these images out of my head when I saw Growlie get hurt. What if the same thing happens again?
"I don't want you do get hurt Growlie... You're too important to me..."
But... If you're trying to be the best Pokemon trainer how can you turn your back to the battle? Pokemon battles are what make you strong... Pokemon battles have always made you feel alive... This is what you have been born for, right?
Growlie dragged me from my trousers pant leg and waited for my decision. If Growlie is so eager to continue our journey, how can I say no to him?
"You're right Growlie; I can do it if I want."
I have always been good at battling. I've done it hundreds of times I've dreamed about it thousands of times! I want to make you proud Growlie. I want to show you James, what this little girl is made of. Let's battle!
"Ok, let's go!!"
We ran where Ash and the others were looking for some fruit baskets and picking on some apples to their backpacks. I touched Ash shoulder and the boy turned around, looking little struck dump after seeing us. I grinned at the boy and pointed him with my Pokeball.
"You're a Pokemon trainer right? May I ask to have a battle with you? Three against three, what do you say?"
"Ah, hey wait a minute! You can't just rush in here and ask him for a battle! We were buying some supplies for our journey and-"Misty started to babble but Ash raised his hand to turn her down.
"A Pokemon battle you say? I don't ever say no to the battle and you know that Misty. My name is Ash Ketchum, nice to meet you!"
"Hi! I'm Mira and this is my best friend Growlie!"
"Nice to meet other trainer who seems to love the battles as much as Ash here. My name is Brock."
"And I'm Misty... I don't still think you should go battling like that Ash, we just got here and our shopping is not over yet!"
"Take it easy Misty; it is a guy's thing! It's a girly thing to buy supplies... Battles are for men!" Ash laughed.
"WHAT!?" Both I and Misty didn't find it funny at all.
"Is that so?!! Hey lets get this started and I'll make you sorry for those words!!"
"Ah, ok. Three vs. three, hm? Are you ready loose Mira?"
"No. I'll win. I'll win this for all the girls in the world! Ready Growlie?"
"Growl!!"
"Ok, fly Pokeball!"
Ash first choice was Butterfree. Ok, In that case I'll take Pidgey!
"Go Pidgey! You can do it!"
"Pidgey, eh? That is a cute bird you have there. I see you are a rookie trainer..." Ash laughed to me.
Rookie, me? No way! My Pokemon may see ordinary, but they can beat any opponent you give me Ash. Just you wait! Nobody laughs to Pokemon without getting away with it!
"Butterfree, use stun spore attack!"
"Pidgey, use whirlwind!"
Butterfree flew around Pidgey and the tiny bird tried to use whirlwind to get rid of the opponent but the Butterfree was too quick for Pidgey. Butterfree used stun spore attack but luckily Pidgey dodged just in time.
"Good going Pidgey, keep on going! You are going to make it! Butterfree in no match for you!"
"Butterfree, don't listen to her! Use tackle!"
"Pidgey, you heard that? DODGE! When it goes past you, use scratch attack! Keep going that way for a while."
"Ash, you got to admit that Mira is pretty good for a rookie. She knows what her Pidgey is able to and Butterfree is having hard time up there." Brock yelled to Ash from side.
"I know I know! I'll win this ok?" Ash yelled back.
Pidgey kept scratching Butterfree but this is not going to last forever. I have to think the way how I'll end this battle. Think about Pidgey's attacks, there have to be some good one for this...
"Butterfree, tackle!"
This time Butterfree got frustrated and hit Pidgey hard. Pidgey crashed to the ground but got up quickly shaking sand out of its feathers. Sand... Now I know!
"Pidgey! Use sand attack! Trap Butterfree into a sandstorm!"
Pidgey kicked sand to the air and started flapping its wings to create a whirl. Butterfree didn't have enough time to escape and Ash was too surprised to help his Pokemon. A huge sandstorm hit Butterfree and Butterfree was trapped inside it! Pidgey rushed inside to the sandstorm and finished the battle by using peck attack. Sandstorm subsided and Butterfree fainted and crashed to the ground. Pidgey kept on flying and flew to my shoulder.
"I-I I can't believe this! How, how could Butterfree..."
"Ash! Call Butterfree back and take a hold of yourself! At next round don't let you be surprised and don't underestimate Mira!" Misty advised Ash and the boy called Butterfree back.
I can't believe this either, my first battle and I won the first round! This is easy!
"Pidgey. All thanks goes to you! I- Eh, what is happening?!"
Pidgey was flashing in all kind of lights and my shoulder was burning. Pidgey took a notice of this and flew back to the air. We all watched as bright colours got even brighter and all of them gathered around Pidgey. After that a big flash was shown and we had to turn around to avoid hurting our eyes. When I looked again, I didn't saw Pidgey anywhere. Pidgey had evolved to Pidgeotto!
"Pidgeotto!? Wow, did you saw that! My Pidgey evolve into a Pidgeotto! I... How can this be possible...?"
"Lith..."
"It seems that it had enough experience to evolve at the next level. You must be very proud of it..." Brock said.
"I am, I really am!"
Pidgeotto flew to my shoulder and I kissed to its cheek.
"Good job Pidgeotto, you can rest now."
I called too my Pokemon back and picked Nidoran´s ball.
"Ready for the next round Ash?"
"I'm ready. I'm not going to forgive you what you did to Butterfree."
"Show what you got. Your turn Nidoran!"
"Ash, it is Nidoran, I advise you don't use Pikachu for this one." Misty said.
"I already know what I'll do. I choose you Bulbasaur!"
"Bulbasaur? It really is a Bulbasaur! This will be interesting." I clapped my hands.
"It surely will be. Bulbasaur, tackle attack!"
"Nidoran!"
Oh, this will be bad, Nidoran is too slow for Bulbasaur and Bulbasaurs are very powerful... I have poison effects by my side, let's count on them!
"Nidoran, when you have a chance, use poison sting!"
Nidoran tried to stay away from Bulbasaur but the bulb Pokemon kept on attacking and tackled furiously on Nidoran. Nidoran didn't have any chance to counterattack so this battle looked like a lost one. Bulbasaur was too strong for Nidoran.
"Bulbasaur, vine whip!"
"Oh no, look out Ni-"
Too late. Bulbasaur trapped Nidoran in vines just like Pidgey had done with Butterfree a while ago. Nidoran tried to struggle out of Bulbasaur's grip but it was useless. I have to call it back, there is no way getting yourself free from that... Not in this level anyway!
"Ok, Nidoran return!" I called Nidoran back to the Pokeball.
Ash showed his victory mark to the others and Misty smiled back and Brock nodded. It is draw for now but the next round goes for me. If I battle with Growlie, there is no way I can loose the battle. We are the best friends after all!
"That was nice one, Bulbasaur was really strong. I'm sorry but I can't let you win this match, I promised to myself to win this one."
"That is what you say! You can sure talk much but can you stand behind your words?"
I smiled. Of course I can. I'm going to be the champion. This is my life and I can't let street battles like this stop my way to the top. I want to see Lance some day; I want to make real friends...
There is no way I'll ever loose!
"I choose you Growlie!"
"Pikachu! Let's end this!"
Pikachu vs. my Growlie, this will be great battle! Pikachu may be very strong Pokemon but somehow I'm not afraid. Since the day when I first played Pokemon, I have been always sure what I am capable of. I know my limits, I trust to my friends and the very last thing. I don't ever give up, no matter how strong the enemy is, no matter how weak I am, I know there is always the way to win the game.
"Growlie! Take Down!"
As long as I am battling with Growlie, I am never afraid!
"Pikachu, quick attack!"
Mom and dad... Where ever you are, you can be very proud of me!
"Watch out Growlie!"
"Increase your speed Pikachu!"
James... I know you have to have good reasons to left without saying goodbyes, but I'm sure we will see again! You're prince after all; you will be always watching over me!
"Growlie! Bite!"
"Pikachu! How can Growlithe hit it even when Pikachu is fast as that? I'm still going to win!" Ash showed his at me.
"Hah! Same goes for me, boy!"
"Boy?!"
"You are both too stubborn!!" Misty yelled to both of us and we had to grin to her.
You're right Misty, maybe we are...
"Pikachu, lets attack! Thundershock!!"
"Pika pika pikaCHUUUU!!"
Pikachu sent an awesome thundershock against Growlie and Growlie got hit. Growlie howled for pain and fell to the ground. It was now fighting to keep up standing for more battling but it looked hopeless. Growlie is like me, it is not going to give up until it is really beaten down. If Growlie has decided to continue, I can't let it down!
"Growlie! Stand up; I know you can do it! Keep on trying!"
Growlie looked at me with its green eyes and for a minute I remembered James' face but I shook it off quickly. I have to help Growlie, not think about him! This time, I'll focus on battling!
"Growlie, You can do it! STAND UP!!"
Growlie howled and jumped up. First it turned to me and nodded it was ok and then it was ready to face Pikachu again. Growlie growled and showed its fangs to Pikachu and the electric mouse sent little sparks from its cheeks.
"You want more? Ok, Pik-"
"Growlie, ember attack!"
Ash didn't have enough time to finish the sentence and Pikachu didn't have time to react any attack. Growlie ran toward Pikachu like a fierce beast and sent towards it ember balls. Pikachu got hit with few of them and fell down shocked. Growlie was ready to give some more of the fire attack but stopped as he saw Ash running towards Pikachu.
"Pikachu! Pikachu, are you ok!?" Ash frantically asked from its partner.
"Pi, pikaa..." Pikachu smiled weakly.
"Ah, Pikachu! You battled well; we just weren't ready for any fire attacks..."
"I'm sorry, did Growlie attack too hard?"
Oh my, I didn't mean Pikachu got so hurt...
"Ah, it's ok! Really, we have had hard times like this before; Pikachu will be ok in no time! You can't really battle if you are so sensitive of your rival's Pokemon, you know?"
"... But..."
Pikachu smiled to me and said 'pika' in cheerful voice. I see, if it is ok to you Pikachu, then it is ok to me... I got so scared!
"But, I must admit it now, I guess, you really are a good trainer! Not the rookie at all! Good battle Mira, you won!"
"I won? I didn't actually realise it until now... My first battle and I won!! We did it Growlie!!"
"Grow Growl! Growlith!"
"Yes, your first battle and... Hey, what did you say, first battle and you beat me?! That can't be true, I take it back, you are rookie after all!!" Ash blushed from embarrassment for having lost a beginner like me.
"A Rookie, eh? And what was that victory?" Misty asked sarcastically.
"It is called as beginners luck!" Ash tried to defend himself.
"I don't care what you guys say, this victory goes for you Growlie "
"Hey, let's take a best from three, ok? Hey, I'm not going to accept this score!!"
"You better get used to it; you will be seeing me more on your journey!"
"No way!!"
We all laughed to Ash and the boy tried to hide his red check under his cap. Wow, I can't believe this, I really did it! Now I'm 100% sure of it, I can make it to the top!
"Ash, you should take Pikachu into the Pokemon center, we should take care of injures" Brock suddenly said in the middle of laugh.
"Hey, it was not that bad attack! Pikachu will be ok in no time, aren't you Pika?"
"Pi..."
"I can show you the way, I just got out from there! Follow me!"
I turned around to run back to the Pokemon center but two shadows blocked my path. I couldn't see their faces because sun was shining behind them. Who are they?
"Who are you?" Misty asked.
The two figures laughed and I knew for an instant who they were! It is Team Rocket! Oh my god, they must be after Pikachu again!
"Prepare for trouble!" Jessie laughed
"And make it double..." James grinned to us but it seemed his grin fade away as soon as he saw me with the others.
"To protect the world from devastation" Jessie continued their oh-so-well- know poet.
She glared at James who was thinking about what to say to me. Maybe he was surprised to see me again so soon and for the top of that with Ash and the others. Now he blew up his cover to be an ordinary trainer... James looked at Jessie who was still glaring and remembered suddenly at it was his turn to rim.
"Ah, yes, where was I..." James tried to remember and it came to him quickly. He took his bad guy pose and continued.
"To unite all peoples within our nation"
"To denounce the evils of truth and love"
"To extend our reach to the stars above" James pointed his rose up to the sky.
"Jessie" Jessie winked.
"James"
"Team Rocket blast off at the speed of light!"
"Surrender now or prepare to fight"
"Meow, that's right!" Meowth appeared from nowhere.
"Oh, no it's you guys again! Why don't you just give up, I'm not going to give Pikachu to you!" Ash yelled angrily to the Team Rocket members.
"Why should we be giving up now, Pikachu can't this time blast us off, this will be piece of cake!" Jessie smiled.
"If you think I'm going to loose Pikachu without fight, you're so wrong!"
"Ash, you just had a battle, we should get Pikachu to safe first before we start any fight!" Brock said.
"Don't worry Ash, we will protect you..." Misty said.
"As you like, Ekans go!" Jessie released her snake Pokemon.
"Koffing lets go!" James also let out his poison Pokemon.
Oh my, what am I going to do? I can't fight against Team Rocket, not when James will be my opponent... But I can't help them either, it would be wrong to steal Pikachu! But without Pikachu, are Ash and the others able to win? Ah, what am I going to do!!?
TBC
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Finally the fourth chapter! And I guess it is full of mistakes... I'll fix them as soon as my beta reader gets home! Now when I've a summer holiday, I'll be able to write chapters more quickly! Or let's hope so...